1220.0 - ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, First Edition, 2006

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UNIT GROUP 8216 RAILWAY TRACK WORKERS

RAILWAY TRACK WORKERS lay and repair tracks for railways, tramways, quarries and mines, and install and repair signals and other equipment.

Indicative Skill Level:
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:

AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

In New Zealand:

NZ Register Level 2 or 3 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Tasks Include:

spreading and tamping ballast to provide firm foundation for sleepers
cutting rails to length and grinding worn and rough rail ends
placing sleepers across roadbeds, and positioning and fastening rails on sleepers
drilling bolt holes, and bolting and welding rail sections
removing and replacing worn and damaged rails, sleepers and switches
cleaning and lubricating switches
examining track, lubricating wheel bearings on rolling stock and maintaining switch signal lamps
installing and repairing signals and other equipment
may assist with the righting of derailed rolling stock

Occupation:

821611 Railway Track Worker

821611 RAILWAY TRACK WORKER

Alternative Title:

Railway Fettler

Lays and repairs tracks for railways, tramways, quarries and mines, and installs and repairs signals and other equipment.

Skill Level: 4

Specialisation:

Track Inspector